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BG07 FTY

2007 Saab 9-5

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,270 mi
Last recorded150,270 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Saab 9-588,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 FTY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 150,270 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 150,213 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 144,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 136,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 128,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 120,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2013 110,265 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 110,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 99,435 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 99,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 88,093 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 77,887 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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BG07 FTY is a 2007 Saab 9-5 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 88,056 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG07 FTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG07 FTY registered?

BG07 FTY is a 2007 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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